Theodore Roosevelt School vs. Thomas Jefferson School
Should I attend Theodore Roosevelt School or Thomas Jefferson School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Thomas Jefferson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
366 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3472 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2757 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
50
52
Grade 1 Students
67
42
Grade 2 Students
65
44
Grade 3 Students
47
47
Grade 4 Students
58
45
Grade 5 Students
50
38
Ungraded Students
11
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
30%
25%
% White
35%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
12%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
